Solved Win8.1 not working with previously OK Belkin wireless card.

I have just updated to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8.Upon restart I was unable to access any wireless networks and the system does not seem to be recognising the previously OK wireless card.

Under Windows 8.0 I had been using the Belkin 802.11g wireless card (version 3000uk), but as they never upgraded their drivers for Win7/8 I believe I was using the Ralink RT2500.sys driver because the card is made with a Ralink chipset.

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling my Wireless Card and driver to Belkin and Ralink.

I have googled and searched for a workaround or answer for a day or so now and nothing, so far, has worked.

I would be extremely grateful for any assistance. I can connect OK with ethernet so can recheck here and supply info etc.

For reference, with just the Belkin driver installed (ie, prior to Ralink) this was the diagnostics that came up.

---------------Issues found Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not respondingYour computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding Detected Detected Contact your network administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) Completed

Issues found Detection details

6 Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding Detected Detected

When running the RT2500.sys driver the wireless sort of works. By that I mean it connects to a different wireless nearby (a BT openzone one) but not my personal one. In the charm bar on the right under W8.1 I have never seen the list of local wireless networks from which to choose. With RT2500.sys it just default connects to one I can't use but does not show the list or any way or changing the network.

The icon in the bottom right corner used to be the bars showing network quality. Since 8.1 update it is a monitor with a little lolly pop to the left of it. But for all I know this is a W8.1 graphic change.

i have the same problem with my ralink rt2500 wifi card after the win 8.1 update.The device manager says everything is ok but not one network can be detected.If you have found a solution please let me know!

One of the problems with jumping into an existing thread is we have no information about your computer or its inbuilt network devices. Sometimes there can also be subtle differences in the paricular symptoms on your own computer. Best thing is to start a new thread with your own specific problem. It will also be at the top of the pile for more helpers to find.

In the meantime check to see if there are any updated drivers for your wifi and keep an eye on Windows Update for anything new in the way of a fix.

@Derek :I do agree to what you are saying, but the thing is that willjennings80 has exactly described my problem.I was running fine Windows 8.0 with my RT2500 card. (RT2500.sys)On 8.1, the network connections disappeared..."I should add.When running the RT2500.sys driver the wireless sort of works. By that I mean it connects to a different wireless nearby (a BT openzone one) but not my personal one. In the charm bar on the right under W8.1 I have never seen the list of local wireless networks from which to choose. With RT2500.sys it just default connects to one I can't use but does not show the list or any way or changing the network.The icon in the bottom right corner used to be the bars showing network quality. Since 8.1 update it is a monitor with a little lolly pop to the left of it. But for all I know this is a W8.1 graphic change."> that's exactly what I experience right now. I'm connected to a public wifi network. Right click on the icon says "no connection available"...I've tried all the tricks found so far.Please help.

Well, I seem to be the only one trying to help on this one. You are not alone - there are many reports of Wifi issues (apprantly relating to drivers) after installing Win 8.1. Makes me wonder if we are all waiting for suitable drivers to be written for Wifi cards and adapters.

Updating the bios and the chipset drivers has possibilities.

However, I have more faith in this sort of procedure, which has worked for some - taken from a website:

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Revert your network adapter driver back to an older version instead of the one installed by windows 8.1.

You can do this by going to Device Manager, right click on your Network Adapter and go to Update Driver. Next go to "Browse my computer for driver software", then "Let me pick from a list of....". Uncheck the "show compatible hardware" checkbox and finally select the older version of current driver. If you dont know which, just use trial and error.

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Make sure you first note the driver currently used, so that you can go back to it if necessary.

Definitely raise a new post, which should attract some more heads to try and get around this issue.

Update driver: I also have tried this before my first post here. There is no 'older driver' for this network adaptor showing up, though I tried every other similar card listed whether Belkin, Ralink or other and, unlike in some other boards such as the one you kindly linked to above, none worked.

Looks as if MS and/or the manufacturers have screwed this up. Double posting is frowned upon a bit but if nobody else has responded on here within the next few days I would still be inclined to repost and put your query at the top of the pile again. Also watch out to see if there is a new post by Jace112 that you could monitor.

Sorry I was unable to dream up a suitable fix this one. In the unlikely event that I stumble on something I'll post back on here.

EDIT:As you probably know MS do their mass updates on the second Tuesday of each month. They might push out something around then.

I didn't know the dates MS do their updates, so thanks for the heads up of when to look.

I have found a workaround though, which while doesn't solve the issue means I can use the wireless on my computer and move it back to my office rather than my temporary home in the living room where it can be plugged into the router via ethernet.

I had a TP-Link wireless ranfge extender in another room of the house which i will now permenantly keep plugged into my PC via ethernet. Seems to work ok that way.

I've been away on a hunting trip and only returned yesterday but after looking this thread over, I'd suggest the reason nobody else has commented is because there's not much else to say that Derek hasn't already said.

Considering MS is known for breaking things with their updates, it wouldn't surprise me in the least that this is a bug in 8.1

If you haven't yet, you could try:1) un/reinstall the drivers for the device2) un/reinstall the device itself

I would suggest you do not reply on MS's updates to fix this but would recommend you go to the device manufacturer and download their drivers. If they don't have 8.1 drivers, try the 8. If those don't work, try the Windows 7 drivers. If none of those work, email the manufacturer's support people and ask them "what the hell?"

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